Notes from the meeting held at the St Tom’s Community Lounge, June 19th 2023.

Rowena Tun, Wellington Timebank Kaiwhakahaere/Coordinator, spoke about what the Timebank is and how to join. To get more information, or talk about joining, go to the website https://www.wellingtontimebank.org.nz/, or phone Rowena for an appointment at the
Newtown Community Centre – Te Whare Hapori o Ngā Puna Waiora, or see her at Newtown Library on Wednesdays 3-6 info@wellingtontimebank.org.nz .

Sean Woodcock (Wellington City Council) & Sergey Kaglyak & Dan Ormond (Wellington Water) were welcomed to the meeting. They talked about plans to start renewing Newtown’s waste water network in August 2023. There was also discussion about continuing issues with water leaks. Use this map to find the status of leaks that WW know about: https://www.wellingtonwater.co.nz/resources/maps/job-status-map/

Yadana Saw, Greater Wellington Regional Councillor, was unable to be at the meeting but had provided information to be passed on.

• Transport: Half price fares for Community Services Card holders start on 1 July. Free public transport for Under 13s and half price fares for 13-25yrs begin on 1 August; adult fares (apart from CSC holders) return to full price that day.
• Community Planting Days:  Winter planting season is upon us. Please follow this link for information on the GWRC planting events in the region: https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/get-involved/winter-planting-2023/

DM Laurie Foon advised that two weeks after the Loafers Lodge cordon is removed on Adelaide Rd, the bus lanes will be enforced. And also, resource consent processing is taking time – email Laurie if you have a particular concern.

The meeting was reminded that on Saturday 29th July the Residents’ Association will be celebrating 60 years of being an Incorporated Society.